Clare Hall Fellowships 2025 at University of Cambridge

Suitably qualified applicants are invited to apply for the 2025 Betty Behrens Research Fellowship and the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Isaac Newton Trust Research Fellowship at Clare Hall, University of Cambridge. The distinguished fellowships aim to support researchers’ development and foster outstanding learning environments that extend elite academic exploration opportunities.

Through doctoral fellowships scholars in arts and social sciences and humanities receive indispensable research support that includes valuable educational opportunities toward their academic careers. These fellowships let researchers perform innovative research while benefiting from support from a distinguished academic institution recognized worldwide.

Since its foundation in 1209 Clare Hall has built a well-established reputation for promoting academic excellence as an essential graduate college of the University of Cambridge. Through its long history, Cambridge University has molded three prominent scientists including Isaac Newton and Charles Darwin who revolutionized their subjects, and Stephen Hawking.

Betty Behrens Research Fellowship (Starting October 2025)

This three-year fellowship supports research on antisocial behavior and its impact on individuals and society. Previous fellows have explored topics in criminology and developmental psychology.

Benefits:

Annual stipend of £37,233.09 (adjusted annually for inflation).
Free meals for Fellows.
Limited accommodation is available for singles, couples, and families at a subsidized rate.

Eligibility:

Open to recent PhD graduates or those submitting their thesis by the application deadline.
Research must focus on antisocial behavior or personality disorders.
Applicants must not have previously held a Research Fellowship at Oxford or Cambridge.

Additional Information:

No teaching duties are required.
Fellows are part of the College Governing Body.
Residence in Cambridge during Full Term is mandatory, though research-related leave is allowed.

Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Isaac Newton Trust Research Fellowship (Starting October 2025)

This three-year fellowship, co-funded by the Isaac Newton Trust, supports researchers in the arts, humanities, and social sciences.

Benefits:

Annual stipend of £37,233.09 (adjusted annually for inflation).
Free meals for Fellows.
Charged rental accommodation options are available.

Eligibility:

Open to researchers within five years of completing their PhD.
PhD submission is required by the application deadline.
Preference is given to early-stage researchers who have not previously held similar fellowships at Oxford or Cambridge.

Additional Information:

Fellows can teach up to four hours per week if they choose.
Residence in Cambridge during the Full Term is required.

Application Procedures (How to apply);

All applicants must apply through the Fellowship Application Portal and submit the following documents:

Cover Letter: A one-page application letter.
CV: A two-page resume, including a list of publications.
Personal Statement: A one-page summary of your research journey and motivation.
Research Proposal: A detailed two-page (max 1500 words) plan outlining the title, background, methodology, and expected outcomes of your research.
Work Sample: A published research paper or a chapter from your thesis.
References: Three letters of recommendation and a statement from your Head of Department confirming access to necessary resources.

Application Deadline: